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Former sepak takraw players Crystal Cariño and Nicole Tabucol from Pangasinan surprised everyone by capturing a bronze medal in girls’ doubles teqball at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
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It was a rough start for Team Philippines in triathlon as Euan Arrow Ramos crashed out and Peter Sancho del Rosario got disqualified, marring the country’s opening day at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
![Lindsey Vander Weide soars for a decisive spike in Petro Gazz’s five-set victory over Akari. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Akari-Lindsey-Vander-Weide-2489-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz leaned on its championship experience and composure to outlast Akari in five sets, solidifying its bid for a top three finish in the PVL Reinforced Conference.
Thai golfer Sarit Suwannarut fired an eight-under 64 to take a one-shot lead in the opening round of the US$2 million International Series Philippines at Sta. Elena Golf Club.
![Kristen Ambriel Aguila displays form during her silver-medal poomsae performance in Bahrain. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Phomsae-Kristen-Aguila-bags-Silver-Medal-during-the-Girls-Individual-Recognised-Phomsae-in-the-3rd-Asian-Youth-Games-on-October-23-2025-at-the-Exhibition-World-Bahrain-1-400x200.jpg)
Kristen Ambriel Aguila delivered the Philippines’ first taekwondo medal at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, earning a silver in the girls’ individual recognized poomsae.
![Pauline Gaston delivers a clutch hit to lift Chery Tiggo over Galeries Tower in straight sets. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Galeries-Pauline-Gaston-1261-400x200.jpg)
Chery Tiggo EV finally broke through in the PVL Reinforced Conference, sweeping Galeries Tower in straight sets behind strong performances from Yuni Batista and Pauline Gaston.
![The Philippine team representatives with Chef de Mission Ramon “Tats” Suzara during the AYP opening rites at the Exhibition World Bahrain. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Team-Philippines-parade-with-flags-during-the-Opening-Ceremony-of-the-3rd-Asian-Youth-Games-01424-400x200.jpeg)
Philippine Chef de Mission Ramon “Tats” Suzara is confident the country’s young athletes can deliver more medals in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, banking on strong performances from combat and individual sports.
Irish fighter Gerard “The Animal” Burns finally gets his long-awaited clash with undefeated star Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev in the co-main event of BRAVE 100 in Bahrain, with the inaugural flyweight world title at stake.
![Kevin Alas shines in his best game since returning from injury, leading NLEX past Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1133-400x200.jpg)
Kevin Alas delivered a stellar performance in his return from injury, powering NLEX to an 87-81 win over Phoenix for their second victory in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
The NBA announced a record 135 international players from 43 countries across six continents on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season, highlighting the league’s growing global reach and diverse talent pool.